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Lost half the lights inside interior help

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by esizzle777, Mar 4, 2013.

  1. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:28 PM
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    esizzle777

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    I tried cup holder mod earlier today and got it to work but then when I taped it up it stopped working. So i tried to reconnect wires with no success. After an hour of trying to get it to work I just decided to cut the green wire for the gear shift and recrimp with no luck again. What do you think could've gone wrong? Now I have no light for gear shift and half the lights on the radio went out as well
     
  2. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:30 PM
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    How can I fix?
     
  3. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:30 PM
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    Check your fuses behind the coin tray...
     
  4. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    Forgive me for my stupidity but how do I do that? How would I know what I'm looking for?
     
  5. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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    look to the left of your steering wheel behind the coin tray (remove it)

    and do you have AC lights working?
     
  6. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:51 PM
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    Yes ac light works
     
  7. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:51 PM
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    Sounds like you puffed a fuse like these guys said^^^

    If it stopped worked after you taped things up, there's your problem. Un tape and re do it so no wire touches.
     
  8. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:55 PM
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    If you did blow a fuse then you'll need to find which one it is. Pull each one out and take a look at them... or if you have a meter then you can check them easier
    The reason I ask about the AC is because I blew a fuse while messing with my shifter light power wire.
     
  9. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:56 PM
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    Where did you get the replacement fuse?
     
  10. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:58 PM
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    Any auto store like advance or auto zone will usually have packs of 5 you can buy that are the proper amperage.
     
  11. Mar 4, 2013 at 8:59 PM
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    Autozone has them. Any other automotive store. Even Walmart has them.
    Make sure you replace them with the correct size fuse. The one thats blown will have a number on the top.
     
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    Thanks guys will try to figure out tomorrow
     
  13. Mar 4, 2013 at 9:05 PM
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    No offense, but if your asking how to check a fuse and where to buy replacement fuses, you probably should not have been attempting electrical wiring on your truck to begin with. I doubt any fuse would cause just partial dash lights to go out. Not trying to scare you, but it sounds like you have a bigger problem on your hands like a damaged circuit or dimmer switch.

    Based on your responses in this thread, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend taking it to a professional. Good Luck!
     
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    Just check the fuses first to be sure its not just an easy fix before going out and spending money on something that you can do. Partial dash lights could be possible since the AC lights and Tail lights are on the same fuse
     
  15. Mar 4, 2013 at 9:17 PM
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    Yeah, certainly possible its just a fuse, but the fact that OP does not know where his fuses are, how to check them, or where to even buy a replacement makes me skeptical that is it safe for him to make such a check on his own. What also scared me the most was when he said he "taped" the wires up... sure made it sound like he just cut and taped wires without using proper connectors. Coming from a highly experienced and certified mobile electronics technician, I am concerned that the lack of electrical knowledge by the OP will end up causing much more damage than what is already done. I have seen first hand what bad connections can do. And electrical fires will kill not only your car, but people inside them. Just my .02 though
     
  16. Mar 4, 2013 at 9:21 PM
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    I no doubt know what you are saying. I am certified electronics technician as well and I believe he should be able to check fuses himself. If he does have one blown then he can get assistance in repairing the wires that he has cut and spliced.
     
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    Hopefully thats the case. Its not hard and with a little assistance OP should be able to check and replace if need be I hope. No need to spend money on jsut a blown fuse. I just saw a bunch of red flags thats all. GL OP!
     
  18. Mar 5, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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    I'm happy to report that I successfully found the bad fuse and replaced it! Got my lights back in the radio! After that I tackled the shift gear wire that I cut, and again successfully fixed it and even completed the led in the cup holder mod I was trying to perform in the first place. Thanks everyone for all the knowledge and especially to Proforce who really inspired me to get this done. The whole "get a professional" speech was just what I needed!
     
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    :thumbup: :)
     
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